02534cam a22003733u 4500 59775 UtSlPG 20260610134357.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 20012958 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Darlington, W. A. (William Aubrey), 1890-1979 Alf's Button Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alf%27s_Button_(novel) Release date is 2019-06-18 Produced by Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Alf's Button" by W. A. Darlington is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set during World War I and follows the adventures of Private Alfred Higgins, a somewhat inept soldier who unexpectedly comes into possession of a magical button that grants him a djinn, whom he names Eustace. Throughout the narrative, Higgins navigates the challenges and absurdities of military life while grappling with the surreal powers of his newfound companion. The opening of the book introduces us to Alf Higgins as he is assigned as a runner for his unit during a cold and dreary stint in the trenches. Initially marked by comedic misadventures and the harsh realities of war, clumsy Alf finds himself stuck in a communication trench, leading to a series of humorous encounters. Ultimately, he discovers the peculiar magic of the button that allows him to command a spirit, setting the stage for a blend of comedy and the exploration of themes like bravery and camaraderie amidst the backdrop of a turbulent war. The narrative cleverly mixes elements of fantasy with the grit of military life, promising readers an engaging and humorous experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fantasy fiction Humorous stories World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction Soldiers -- Fiction Jinn -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59775 100601 100601